Employment Opportunities

Vacancy Notices

Hempfield Area School District

All HASD vacancies and anticipated vacancies are listed below.

Please click the drop down arrow for more information on each position.

Special Education Teacher

Requirements: Valid PA Special Education certificate(s). The special education teacher shall render diagnostic, prescriptive, and education services designed within an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) to serve students having one or more disabilities; assist in writing the IEP for the identified students; provide appropriate modification to curriculum; and provide instructional support as outlined in the IEP. Applicants should possess strong classroom management skills, passion for teaching the related courses, and be energetic and engaging to inspire the students.

Interested candidates for the anticipated teaching positions should email a letter of interest, resume, standard teaching application, PA certificate, current child abuse, criminal history, and FBI clearances, and three letters of reference by 4:30 PM on July 16, 2025 to Bob Reger @ [email protected].

Please include the position you're applying for in the subject line of the email.

English Teacher (7-12)

English(7-12) Teacher: Requirements: Valid PA English 7-12 certificate. Applicants must be willing to plan and administer the English instructional program and classroom operation in compliance with guidelines and regulations determined by the administration, Board of Directors, state and federal agencies. Applicants should possess strong classroom management skills, passion for teaching the related courses, and be energetic and engaging to inspire the students.

Interested candidates for the anticipated teaching positions should email a letter of interest, resume, standard teaching application, PA certificate, current child abuse, criminal history, and FBI clearances, and three letters of reference by 4:30 PM on July 16, 2025 to Bob Reger @ [email protected].

Please include the position you're applying for in the subject line of the email.

12-Month High School Grade Level Secretary

The Hempfield Area School District has a vacancy for a Permanent, full-time 12-month Secretary beginning July 2025. The Grade Level Secretary is responsible for providing confidential assistance to the high school administrators. His/her responsibilities include providing a variety of specialized and complex secretarial, clerical, record keeping and organizational services for the high school requiring knowledge of district as well as high school policies and procedures. Click here for a copy of Job Description. Terms and conditions of employment are covered by the Secretary Salary and Fringe Benefit Plan. The work hours are Monday - Friday 6:30AM-3:00PM

12-Month High School Head Secretary

The Hempfield Area School District has a vacancy for a Permanent, full-time 12-month Secretary beginning July 2025. The HEAD Administrative Assistant provides crucial administrative and clerical support, often acting as a liaison between the principal, staff, students, and parents. Handles a wide range of tasks, including managing student and student records, coordinating communication, and assisting with school events and daily operations. Supervise other office staff and ensure the smooth functioning of the school’s central office. Click here for a copy of Job Description. Terms and conditions of employment are covered by the Secretary Salary and Fringe Benefit Plan. The work hours are Monday - Friday 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM.

Paraprofessional Position

The Hempfield Area School District anticipates a vacancy for permanent, full-time paraprofessional, location to be determined, starting in August 2025. The Paraprofessional position includes, but is not necessarily limited to, assisting teachers in the education and training of special education students. The paraprofessional’s role is to increase the potential effectiveness of the professional and increase the quality of instruction by freeing the teacher from the non-instructional activities of the classroom. She/he is not responsible for the design, direction or evaluation of the teaching-learning process. The job description can be viewed here: Click here for Copy of Job Description. Terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with collective bargaining agreement.

Interested candidates should email a letter of interest, resume, credentials and three letters of reference by 4:30 PM on May 23,2025 to Bob Reger @ [email protected]. Employment clearances and checks will be required upon job offer.

Building Aide Position

The Hempfield Area School District has a vacancy for a permanent, part-time building aide at an Elementary building. The hours are 11:00AM - 1:30PM Monday through Friday. There are opportunities for additional hours to cover the breakfast program. The job description can be viewed here: Job Description for Elementary. Terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with collective bargaining agreement.

Interested candidates should email a letter of interest, resume and three letters of reference by 4:30 PM on May 23,2025 to the HR Office @ [email protected]. Employment clearances and checks will be required upon job offer.

School Police Officers

The Hempfield Area School District anticipates vacancies for armed school police officers starting in August 2023. Requirements: Successful completion of basic training as required by the Municipal Police Officers Education and Training Commission under 53 Pa.C.S. Ch D (relating to municipal police education and training) or have graduated from the Pennsylvania State Police Academy, been employed as a State trooper with the Pennsylvania State Police, and separated from that service in good standing; Successful completion of (or ability to attend and successfully complete) the Basic School Resource Officer Course of Instruction offered by the National Association of School Resource Officers (NASRO); Obtain and maintain (or ability to obtain and maintain) a School Police Officer designation from the Court of Common Pleas; maintain job operations in compliance with guidelines and regulations determined by the administration, Board of Directors, state and federal agencies. Click here for copy of job description

Interested candidates should email a letter of interest, resume, credentials, current child abuse, criminal history, and FBI clearances, and three letters of reference to HR Office @ [email protected]

Please include the position you're applying for in the subject line of the email.

Guest Substitute Teacher Program

Guest teachers are individuals in the community who do not have a teacher certification, but possess a Bachelor’s degree or higher. The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) will grant an emergency permit (Type 06 permit) allowing individuals to become a day-to-day substitute teacher once the individual completes a district training program, provides required employment documentation (physical, TB test, transcripts and clearances, and other forms), and the PDE application through TIMS. The Type 06 permit allows a guest teacher to substitute in any subject area. The Type 06 Emergency Permit is valid for one year (August 1st-July 31st) and must be renewed on an annual basis.

In order to be considered for an upcoming district training program, interested candidates should email a letter of interest, resume, current child abuse, criminal history, and FBI clearances to [email protected] or [email protected].

Substitute Positions

The district is hiring substitutes in the following areas:

- - - Custodians
    - Nurses
    - Teachers

For applications please visit the employment process tab or contact Abby Wilkinson at [email protected]

Substitute Food Service Positions please contact Stacy Noll at 724-850-2228.

To learn more about becoming special education student aide, click here.